Environmental Economics and Management

The Environmental Economics and Management program prepares you for a career that requires balancing environmental sustainability and economic development goals. The major is a broad, integrated study of environmental economics, public finance, economic development, community and regional studies and environmental science.

The major also offers students the opportunity to prepare for graduate study in environmental economics or environmental policy studies programs.

Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with environmental economics professionals, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in environmental economics and management fields.

Related Minors

The Environmental Economics and Management minor is designed to serve students with majors in other fields who are interested in careers in environmental economics, management, and policy. You'll gain a fundamental knowledge of environmental science, policy, and economics.

Related minors:

Agribusiness Managment

Applied Development in International Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment and Health

Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Food Industry Management

International Business

Law, Justice and Public Policy

Leadership in Integrated Learning (Bailey Scholars Program)

Philosophy and Law

Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Talk more with your advisor about minors and your areas of interest.

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